CPKC creates new customs process to speed U.S.–Mexico cross‑border freight

CPKC has introduced a new customs inspection process meant to move agri‑food and animal‑based shipments across the U.S.–Mexico border more efficiently. The process is based at the company’s Puerta México terminal in Toluca and was developed with Mexico’s National Service of Agri‑Food Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA). It allows eligible shipments to complete final inspection and certification at the terminal instead of stopping at traditional border inspection points in Nuevo Laredo.

The Puerta México facility uses advanced screening technology with SENASICA personnel on site. CPKC says completing inspections inland reduces exposure to congestion at the border and shortens transit times for qualifying shipments. Previously, products such as popcorn, dog food, cat food and powdered milk required routine SENASICA inspections at border facilities, which often caused delays, extra handling and a higher risk of spoilage.

The company says the new process uses its single‑line network linking the U.S. and Mexico and is part of its work with customers and government agencies to reduce friction in cross‑border trade. Most shipments using the new process originate in the U.S. Midwest and Canada and move on the Mexico Midwest Express service to Toluca.